By Raheem Anifa It was a weekday in UDUS, when the reddish caliphate sun was at its peak. Maryam (last name withheld), was busy going around the academic activities that mounted the hem of her day when she felt the urge to ease herself. Luckily for her, she was close to the academic mosque (one…
By Abdurrahim Ibrahim Since being admitted to study biology sciences at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) in 2019, Abdulsalam Aminat Omowumi has set a goal for herself to graduate with first class. The lady in her mid-twenties could not hide her joy when she graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.64 and…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar It was a hot Saturday in February. Abdulwahab Muhammad, a final year student of Arabic was decked with the excitement of returning for the final lap of his degree program at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He was on what was supposed to be a harmless voyage from his town in the…
By Habibullah Temako In the face of daunting academic pressure, particularly at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, one of the Nigeria’s most challenging institutions, there exists an inspiring academic journey of Abdulkareem Abdulrasheed (Akare), a distinguished graduate of Education and Biology from the department of Science and Vocation, faculty of Education and Extension Services. Abdulrasheed Akere,…
By Rasheedat Abidiesin and Habibullah Temako In 2019, on the voyage of academic excellence, Hamad Yusuf Akinteye (Shaggy), a recent first class graduate from the department of Public Administration, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), has unwavering determination to graduate with a first class result since his secondary school days—rise and bright among his colleagues like…
Habibullah Temako reports The University Scholars’ Forum (USF) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) has invited the students within the university community to apply for its membership. The application, according to the flyer released by the association, will be opened on 27th January to 6th February, 2025. Accordingly, aspiring members who are interested must be…
Rasheedat Abidiesin reports The Student Union Caretaker Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has sympathized with students on the unfortunate fire incident that occurred during the course of their journey to school from Ibadan. Recall that The News Digest Press earlier reported the unfortunate fire outbreak which happened around Ogbomosho, Oyo State. The motor conveyed UDUS…
By Mutalib Jibril Juggling academics with entrepreneurship is no small feat, but some university students have mastered the art of balancing both. For many, financial independence is a key motivator, while others are driven by a desire to solve pressing problems in their communities. Through resourcefulness, discipline, and time management, they have been able to…
Shehu Uthman reports The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), is set to organise a weekly Quran memorization revision (MUSOOFAHA) for all Muslim students on campus. According to the poster released by the MSSN, the program will run from 19th January to 6th April, 2025, and will take place…
By Abdurrahim Ibrahim When Shamsudeen Abubakar, a 300-level Education and English Language student, accompanied his brother to the school clinic, he was expecting swift action, especially since his brother’s condition was serious. Unfortunately, it became clear that immediate help was not available. Frustration set in for Shamsudeen when he found no doctors present. As his…
